People may become addicted to drugs or alcohol no matter their handicap or particular physical challenge. This sometimes makes individuals even more vulnerable to becoming involved in substance abuse, as a result of the various issues that may pop up in the perspon's life. This is often a factor for people in the deaf and hearing impaired community as well, and treatment for substance abuse issues is sometimes needed. Deaf or hearing impaired persons will need ASL or other support as part of their treatment plan, and there are drug rehab facilities accessible throughout the Flag Pond area which cater to these special needs. Expert drug rehab counselors who know ASL and can provide other necessary assistance to deaf or hearing impaired substance abusers are readily available in a number of drug treatment programs around Flag Pond and in the country.